The Bishop listened to residents' concerns

The Right Reverend Dr John Sentamu began the walkabout at the St Paul's and St Silas Church in Lozells on Wednesday afternoon.

He was joined by three other clergy from local churches - Rev Jemima Prasadam, Rev Edward Furness and the parish priest for Aston, Father Andy Jolly.

The aim of the visit was to listen to the concerns of the residents and to show the church's solidarity with the community and the clergy.

The Bishop told the BBC's Midlands Today programme: "I'm going on this walkabout because a lot of people in the community have become rather worried and scared."

The walkabout followed an announcement by West Midlands Police about their intention to station 100 extra officers in Lozells and Aston.

The area has seen a number of shootings in recent weeks and police are still investigating the murder of two teenage girls who were shot dead outside a New Year party.